1.    Application:  

• contact your sponsoring agency to request airport access.  This would be your employer, airport tenant, FBO, contractor. 

• Copies of the application are available in the airport’s office, or from your employer or sponsor, or download  from this site (download the security application).

• Complete “ALL” information on the ID badge application form.   

·         Applications must be signed by authorized sponsor / employer.

·         Incomplete applications will not be processed.

·         Document employment:  5-years for General Aviation; 10-years for SIDA.

·         Applicants must submit two forms of identification, as detailed below:

·   Drivers (or State Identification), plus one of the following:

·         Social Security Card

·         Passport (unexpired or expired)

·         Original or certified copy of birth certificate (with seal)

·         U.S. Citizen ID Card (I-97)

·         Resident Citizen ID Card (I-179)

2.    Security Threat Assessment / Fingerprinting:  
 Submit application to the airport badging office as soon as possible. 

·         This information is required to submit your name for a Security Threat Assessment (STA).  Takes at least  
    72 hours.  Badges not issued without this clearance.

·         SIDA applicants:  If our airport is collecting your fingerprints, the application must be submitted at that
    time. 

·         Fingerprints:    By appointment only.  Call 337-266-4401 or tinal@lftairport.com

·         Badges not issued without cleared fingerprints and/or STA.

·        Airline personnel will have fingerprint results sent directly to your company. Airlines are required to provide
   the airport with the cleared fingerprint report (either FBI report, or on your company letterhead with name,
   case number and signed by authorized personnel.)

3.   Training Process:   All applicants must attend the Airport Security & Safety Training session. 
Classes are held each Tuesday as follows (unless otherwise noted): 

·   General Aviation - Air Operations Area (AOA) Ramp Access: 
 1:00 p.m. (general aviation ramp)

·   Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Access: 
  3:00 p.m. (terminal and cargo ramp area)

·   All SIDA applicants must submit to a criminal history records check and cleared the fingerprinting
 process prior to attending training.  

·   Classes are closed 5 minutes after the scheduled time - please be prompt.

4.    Renewal Process:  

·         Badgeholders must renew ID badges prior to expiration. 

·         Badges expire on the 30^th of each month (except February). 

·         Badges expired beyond 30 days are not eligible for reissuance and will be terminated. 
    Reapplication is required to reinstate (including new application & training).

·         Renewals are on the 2^nd and 4^th Thursdays
                 Morning Session:   9:00 -11:00 a.m.               Afternoon Session:   2:00 -4:00 p.m.